# Monster House (2006)

> Three suburban children uncover a living haunted house and turn a Halloween mystery into a spirited rescue mission.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4499

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror
- Director: Gil Kenan
- Cast: Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Steve Buscemi, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James, Nick Cannon, Jon Heder
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385880/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: creepy, witty, playful, family movie night, halloween viewing

## Synopsis

A spooky Halloween adventure awaits as a group of kids confront a house with a terrifying secret.

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